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===Import Video from a DSLR Memory Card===
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===Import Video from a Memory Card===
 
''Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.''
 
''Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.''
  
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#Insert the memory card into the provided card reader.
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====Import Video Clips from a Folder====
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#Open a project in Premiere Elements.
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Import clips into Elements from files that were already copied from a memory card.
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#In the Tasks Panel select the '''Project Tab''' and select '''Get Video From: Flip, AVCHD, Cameras, Phones, or Removeable Drive'''.
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# In Elements, at the top left of the screen click the '''Add Media''' tab.
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#The Video Importer window will appear with all the video clips displayed and their duration.
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# From the list, select '''Files and Folders'''.
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#Check the boxes of each clip that you want to copy into your project. To preview a clip select it and press play in the bottom right preview window.
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# In the file dialog box click the triangle on the top right to expand the window. Find your project folder, and navigate to the '''video'''.
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#Click the folder icon and choose to save into your project folder. ''It is recommended to create a subfolder labeled "video clips".
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#*From the video folder select each video clip as it appears as a .MTS file. To select all press '''command A'''.
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#Choose a naming preset.
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# Click '''Import''' to add clips to the project.
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#'''Uncheck''' all three boxes (delete originals, add to timeline, and instant movie).
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# Video clips will appear in the '''Project Assets Tab'''.
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#To import the clips click the '''Get Media''' button. Depending on the quantity of footage this may take a few moments.
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====Import Vixia Clips Directly from a Card Reader====
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Import clips directly from the memory card reader, available at every station in the Multimedia Lab, or when using the Computer Center checkout a card reader from Media Loan down the hall.
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# With the Vixia camera powered off, remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader.
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# From the top left of the screen click the '''Add Media''' tab.
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# From the list, select '''Videos from Flip or Cameras'''.
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# In the Video Importer window, click the yellow folder icon next to the '''Save In''' location, navigate to your project folder, and select '''choose'''.
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# Preview video clips by selecting them and press play in the Preview window.
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# Un-check the box next to clips you do not want to use.  
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# Click '''Get Media''' to import clips. This will duplicate the media files from the memory card to your project folder, and import the files into the '''Project Assets Tab'''.
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# After importing is completed, eject the memory card by dragging it to the trash, and then place it back in the camera.
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# Initialize the memory card before returning equipment to Media Loan.
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====Project Settings====
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When creating a new project Premiere Elements will automatically adjust the project settings to match the first type of video content that is imported.  Project settings cannot be changed after starting a project.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:15, 31 January 2014

Import Video from a Memory Card

Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.

Import Video Clips from a Folder

Import clips into Elements from files that were already copied from a memory card.

  1. In Elements, at the top left of the screen click the Add Media tab.
  2. From the list, select Files and Folders.
  3. In the file dialog box click the triangle on the top right to expand the window. Find your project folder, and navigate to the video.
    • From the video folder select each video clip as it appears as a .MTS file. To select all press command A.
  4. Click Import to add clips to the project.
  5. Video clips will appear in the Project Assets Tab.

Import Vixia Clips Directly from a Card Reader

Import clips directly from the memory card reader, available at every station in the Multimedia Lab, or when using the Computer Center checkout a card reader from Media Loan down the hall.

  1. With the Vixia camera powered off, remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader.
  2. From the top left of the screen click the Add Media tab.
  3. From the list, select Videos from Flip or Cameras.
  4. In the Video Importer window, click the yellow folder icon next to the Save In location, navigate to your project folder, and select choose.
  5. Preview video clips by selecting them and press play in the Preview window.
  6. Un-check the box next to clips you do not want to use.
  7. Click Get Media to import clips. This will duplicate the media files from the memory card to your project folder, and import the files into the Project Assets Tab.
  8. After importing is completed, eject the memory card by dragging it to the trash, and then place it back in the camera.
  9. Initialize the memory card before returning equipment to Media Loan.

Project Settings

When creating a new project Premiere Elements will automatically adjust the project settings to match the first type of video content that is imported. Project settings cannot be changed after starting a project.

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